Choose by the work
The right tool
for your next job.
Technical audits overlap. Research, crawl control and observed search performance are different jobs. Start with the work you need to do.
A useful evaluation
Same site.
Same site.
Known condition.
Comparable scope.
Inspect the evidence and the handoff. Different scores do not share a universal scale.
An honest comparison
Where each workflow fits.
| Tool | Use it when | AuditLamp covers | AuditLamp does not |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search Console Google documentation · checked 4 Oct 2026 | You need Google’s observed clicks, impressions and average positions. | Technical conditions alongside optional read-only Search Console data. | Independent rank tracking or attribution of a search change to a repair. |
| PageSpeed Insights / Lighthouse Google documentation · checked 4 Oct 2026 | You need page performance diagnostics and field data where available. | PageSpeed and CrUX context when the feed supplies data. | Field measurements when CrUX has no eligible data. |
| Screaming Frog Existing comparison · reviewed 5 Sep 2026 | You need desktop crawl configuration and detailed site investigation. | Public-page evidence, defined checks and a report handoff. | Large-site crawl control beyond the 150-page cap. |
| Ahrefs Existing comparison · reviewed 5 Sep 2026 | You need backlink, keyword and competitive research alongside site auditing. | Public-site conditions, a domain authority snapshot and repair handoff. | Backlink prospecting or keyword research. |
| Semrush Existing comparison · reviewed 5 Sep 2026 | You need site auditing within a wider SEO workflow. | A focused scan, prioritized findings and saved-report exports. | A replacement for a broad research and marketing suite. |
Before you buy
When you should not buy AuditLamp.
If your immediate need is backlink prospecting, keyword research or rank tracking, AuditLamp does not provide those tools. If you need detailed crawl control across thousands of URLs, our up-to-150-page cap is a material limit.
If you already have an audit tool, inspect whether its evidence and handoff meet your needs before adding another. Our free scan is there so you can evaluate the report before paying.
Begin with the evidence